Net force

Definition

The net force is the overall force acting on an object, taking into account both magnitude and direction. It determines how an object will accelerate or decelerate.

Related terms

Friction:

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Tension: The pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it's pulled tight.

Normal Force:

The support force exerted by a surface to prevent an object from falling through it.